Best 6 Quinoa Salad With Kale And Pine Nuts Parmesan Recipes

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In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the culinary world of quinoa salad with kale, pine nuts, and parmesan cheese. Embark on a flavor-filled journey as we unveil the secrets behind crafting this vibrant and nourishing dish. Discover how to select the freshest ingredients, prepare the quinoa perfectly, and create a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Along the way, we'll provide helpful tips and insights to ensure that your quinoa salad with kale and pine nuts parmesan becomes a culinary masterpiece that impresses both family and friends.

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QUINOA SALAD WITH KALE, PINE NUTS, AND PARMESAN



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An easy Quinoa Salad with Kale recipe. We love the way Dijon mustard enhances the similarly assertive flavor of the kale, while mellow pine nuts and Parmesan cheese balance it out. You can make this salad a day ahead; the flavors develop and deepen with a little extra time in the fridge. It's also delicious served warm or at room temperature.

Provided by Jessica Harlan

Categories     Salad     Cheese     Dairy     Leafy Green     Vegetable     Vegetarian     Lunch     Parmesan     Pine Nut     Quinoa     Kale     Healthy     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 small onion, minced
2 cups white quinoa, rinsed
1 1/2 cups water
3 cups chopped kale (about 12 ounces)
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (about 1 1/2 ounces)
kosher salt and black pepper
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Steps:

  • 1. In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté, stirring frequently, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the quinoa and sauté, stirring, until lightly toasted, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the water and kale, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, until the quinoa is tender and the water has been absorbed, 15 to 18 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and let cool. Stir occasionally to bring the warmer part of the mixture up from the bottom.
  • 2. In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar and mustard until smooth. Add a pinch each of salt and pepper. Slowly add the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil, whisking continuously to emulsify the dressing.
  • 3. Drizzle the dressing over the cooled quinoa mixture. Stir in the pine nuts and Parmesan cheese and season to taste with additional salt and pepper. Cover and chill completely, 2 to 3 hours. Stir just before serving to fluff the salad and break up any clumps.

KALE AND QUINOA SALAD



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 to 1 bunch lacinato kale (also called Tuscan kale), washed, stems removed and leaves cut into 1-inch strips
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 to 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup cooked white quinoa
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts

Steps:

  • Steep the kale in hot water in a large bowl until it turns slightly brighter, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove and pat dry.
  • In a small bowl, combine the vinegar and a pinch of salt and freshly ground pepper. While whisking, slowly drizzle in the olive oil.
  • Pour half the dressing over the kale in a large bowl. Massage the kale leaves with your hands. Add the quinoa, tomatoes and more dressing and toss together with 2 spoons. Mix in the goat cheese and pine nuts. Transfer the salad to a serving dish. Allow to sit for 20 minutes before serving.

QUINOA SALAD WITH KALE AND PINE NUTS, PARMESAN RECIPE



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Provided by djbaker720

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tbs olive oil
1 small onion
2 cups quinoa
1 1/2 cups water
3 cups kale
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1 tea Dijon mustard
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
1/2 cup parmesan

Steps:

  • in med saucepan heat 1 tbs oil over med heat. Add onion and sauute stiring freq until translucent 5min. Add quinoa and sauté stirring until lightly toasted. 2-3 min. Add water and kale stirring to combine. Bring to simmer reduce heat to low simmer covered until quinoa is tender and wayer gone 15-18 min. Put in lg bowel let cool stir occ. In small bowel whisk together vinegar and mustard until smooth. Slowly add remaing oil whisking continuously. Drizzle the dressing over quinoa. Stir in nuts and cheese and season to taste. Cover and chill completely. Stir before serving

KALE AND QUINOA SALAD



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Delicious and nutritious! This salad is sure to please the crowd! And with so many options to mix and match to your tastes, you can't go wrong. You can play with the kale-to-quinoa ratio to make this your own. Use alternative nuts and dried fruit to customize to your own taste buds.

Provided by Kicius

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Kale Salad Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups water
1 cup quinoa
10 leaves kale, cut into small pieces
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
½ teaspoon ground sea salt
1 cup pecans
1 cup currants
¾ cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Stir quinoa into the boiling water, reduce heat to medium-low, place cover on the saucepan, and cook until water absorbs into the quinoa, about 12 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat and let rest covered for 5 minutes. Remove cover and allow quinoa to cool completely.
  • Put kale in a large mixing bowl.
  • Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, pepper, and salt together in a bowl until oil emulsifies into the mixture; drizzle over kale. Add cooled quinoa, pecans, currants, and feta cheese to the dressed kale and toss to incorporate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439.3 calories, Carbohydrate 43.9 g, Cholesterol 16.7 mg, Fat 27 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 397.3 mg, Sugar 17.8 g

KALE QUINOA SALAD



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Here's a holiday side dish you can feel good about serving. Kale packs a mighty punch of vitamins, while quinoa delivers a hearty serving of protein. Best of all, the flavor of this kale quinoa salad can't be beat! -Lisa Warren, Washington, DC

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/2 cups water
1/2 cup tomato juice
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
6 cups coarsely chopped fresh kale
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/4 cup dried currants
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring water and tomato juice to a boil. Add quinoa. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until liquid is absorbed, 18-22 minutes. Remove from the heat; fluff with a fork., In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic and pepper flakes; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in kale and cook until wilted, 3-4 minutes., Stir in pine nuts and currants; cook until kale is tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in the vinegar, lemon juice, zest, salt and pepper; cook 1-2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat and stir in quinoa. Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 164mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

KALE SALAD WITH PINE NUTS, CURRANTS & PARMESAN



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In a surprising twist, Tuscan kale is served raw-and makes for a substantial and satisfying winter salad. Be sure to choose bunches of Tuscan kale with small leaves, which are more tender. I adapted the recipe from one I found in this month's "Bon Appétit" (February 2009). It's by acclaimed chef Dan Barber, of New York's famous Blue Hill restaurants. Allow the currants to marinated for at least a few hours. After that, this dish takes minutes to throw together.

Provided by blucoat

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 4h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons dried currants
7 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar, divided
1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 bunches tuscan kale, center ribs and stems removed, leaves thinly sliced crosswise (about 1 pound)
2 tablespoons pine nuts, lightly toasted
parmesan cheese, shavings

Steps:

  • Place currants in small bowl; add 5 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar. Let soak overnight. Drain currants.
  • Whisk remaining 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar, rice vinegar, honey, oil, and salt in large bowl. Add kale, currants, and pine nuts; toss to coat.
  • Let marinate 20 minutes at room temperature, tossing occasionally. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle cheese shavings over salad and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68.5, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 0.4, Sodium 167.3, Carbohydrate 9.1, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 3.7, Protein 2

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked quinoa or cook a large batch ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • If you don't have pine nuts on hand, you can substitute chopped walnuts or almonds.
  • For a vegan version of this salad, omit the Parmesan cheese.
  • Add some cooked chicken or tofu for a protein boost.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to this salad, such as chopped bell peppers, cucumber, or avocado.

Conclusion:

This quinoa salad with kale, pine nuts, and Parmesan is a healthy and delicious side dish or main course. It's packed with nutrients and flavor, and it's easy to make. With its vibrant colors and textures, this salad is sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a healthy and tasty recipe, give this quinoa salad a try.

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